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AntelBio milk testing is the perfect complement to your BVD program…
It’s never been easier to test cows for BVD. Testing through milk allows you to efficiently target BVD PIs in the milking herd.
 The cost effective milking herd screen can use samples already collected through Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) testing to systematically evaluate all milking cows. The process uses two diagnostic techniques to largely eliminate individual animal testing. First, AntelBio’s Bulk Milk PCR is used to screen the milking herd and quickly eliminate suspicion of BVD infection for the majority of cows <BVD Bulk Milk PCR Technical Review>. With a positive group result, individual DHIA samples are targeted and analyzed with the AntelBio BVD ELISA to efficiently isolate any PI cow(s) < BVD Milk Antigen ELISA Technical Review>. This testing scenario minimizes testing expenses while maintaining test sensitivity <find out more>. No animal handling or restraint, no bleeding ears, no wasted time collecting samples. Milk makes it easy, which translates to big savings when screening herds for BVD.
Consider the cost to screen a 1,000-head dairy:
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When paired with adequate herd health management procedures and an ongoing calf testing program, AntelBio milk testing for BVD can provide valuable information that keeps your herd healthy and performing  optimally <find out more>. Additional bulk tank screening can be done on a regular basis (e.g. 4-6 month intervals) to account for dry cows reentering the milking string or in the face of herd expansion. Testing will help ensure timely identification and elimination of PI(s) before widespread losses in milk production and reproductive efficiency can occur. Skip the snip and let milk save you time and money BVD testing!
AntelBio can help implement comprehensive and cost effective BVD testing programs, click here to find out more about our <available services>.
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